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Universities in New Zealand for Bangladeshi students

Sunrise Study Abroad helps Bangladeshi students apply to universities in New Zealand. This page compares 6 of the country's 8 public universities, using each university's 2027 international fee page. A bachelor's in business, IT or engineering costs about NZD 39,000–54,000 a year (about BDT 27–38 lakh), and most 120-point master's start from about NZD 40,000. You pay your first year's tuition, then apply online to Immigration New Zealand for a student visa, showing NZD 20,000 a year to live on.

Written and reviewed by Anisuzzaman Kiron, Founder & CEO · Updated

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New Zealand universities at a glance

Key facts about the universities in New Zealand on this page
Universities on this page6 of New Zealand's 8 universities, all public: 4 on the North Island and 2 on the South Island
Bachelor's tuitionAbout NZD 39,000–54,000 a year for business, IT and engineering (2027)
Master's tuitionFrom about NZD 40,000 for 120 points; some 180-point master's cost NZD 59,000–65,000 in total
Student visa feeFrom NZD 850 on Immigration New Zealand's visa page; it depends on where you apply
Funds to showNZD 20,000 a year of study (about BDT 14.0 lakh)
Work while studyingUp to 25 hours a week; full-time in scheduled holidays
After graduationPost-study work visa for 1–3 years, depending on your qualification

From each university's 2027 fee page, Immigration New Zealand and Education New Zealand · Last verified

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Which university in New Zealand fits your budget?

Fees are for international students starting in 2027. Most universities quote a year, Auckland a 15-point course and Victoria University of Wellington a point, so compare like with like. NZD 10,000 is about BDT 7.0 lakh.

6 universities in New Zealand compared for Bangladeshi students
UniversityCityTuitionIslandNote
North Island · 4
Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of AucklandAucklandNZD 6,197.70–7,988.10 a course15-point course, 2027North IslandFees charged per course
University of WaikatoHamiltonNZD 40,165–50,762 a yearBusiness, computing and engineering, 2027North Island120-point master's from NZD 41,559
Massey UniversitySeveral citiesNZD 39,230–47,490 a yearBachelor's and Master of Information Sciences, 2027North IslandAutomatic NZD 10,000–15,000 study grant
Te Herenga Waka, Victoria University of WellingtonWellingtonNZD 39,798–49,237 for 120 pointsBachelor's, 2027North IslandFees charged per point
South Island · 2
University of CanterburyChristchurchNZD 39,590–54,180 a yearBachelor's, 2027South IslandSome master's charged as one programme fee
Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka, University of OtagoDunedinNZD 42,840–46,200 a yearBachelor of Commerce, 2027South IslandBusiness School fees published

From each university's 2027 international fee page · Last verified

Fees change every year and differ by course; your offer of place shows the fee that applies to you. BDT amounts are approximate, at about BDT 69.94 per New Zealand dollar (Wise mid-market rate, 11 Nov 2026), and change with the exchange rate.

Lowest fees

Which are the cheapest universities in New Zealand for Bangladeshi students?

For a bachelor's, Massey (Business NZD 39,230 a year, about BDT 27.4 lakh), Canterbury (Commerce NZD 39,590) and Victoria University of Wellington (Commerce about NZD 39,798) charge least. Massey also takes NZD 15,000 off a bachelor's and NZD 10,000 off a master's with an automatic 2027 study grant.

Lowest published 2027 tuition among the universities on this page
UniversityCityTuitionCourse and year
Massey UniversitySeveral citiesNZD 39,230 a yearBachelor of Business, 2027, before a NZD 15,000 study grant
University of CanterburyChristchurchNZD 39,590 a yearBachelor of Commerce, 2027
Victoria University of WellingtonWellingtonAbout NZD 39,798Commerce, 120 points at NZD 331.65 a point, 2027
Victoria University of WellingtonWellingtonAbout NZD 40,124Public Health master's courses, 120 points, 2027
University of WaikatoHamiltonNZD 40,165 a yearBachelor of Business, 2027
University of WaikatoHamiltonFrom NZD 41,559120-point master's, 2027
Massey UniversitySeveral citiesNZD 47,490 a yearMaster of Information Sciences, 2027, before a NZD 10,000 study grant

Do you pay tuition before the visa?

Yes. The University of Auckland, for example, asks you to pay the estimated annual tuition fees and insurance shown on your offer of place, then upload the receipt with your student visa application. Applicants outside New Zealand may apply with a conditional offer since 23 May 2025.

From University of Auckland: student visa applications, Massey 2027 study grants and each university's fee page · Last verified

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Universities in New Zealand for Bangladeshi students, by island

Filter by island or typical yearly tuition, or search a name. Every card shows the published 2027 fee and a link to the university's own fee page. All eight universities in New Zealand are public.

Region
Typical tuition a year
6 of 6 shown

North Island 4 universities · Auckland, Waikato, Massey and Victoria University of Wellington

Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland

Public university in Auckland

AucklandNorth IslandPublic universityOver NZD 48,000 a year
Bachelor's tuition (2027)
NZD 6,197.70–6,377.55 a coursePer 15-point course: Science NZD 6,197.70, Business and Economics NZD 6,377.55; 8 Business courses cost about NZD 51,020
Master's tuition (2027)
NZD 6,638.85–7,988.10 a coursePer 15-point course: Professional Accounting and Business Analytics NZD 6,638.85, MBA NZD 7,988.10; Engineering about NZD 58,258 for 120 points
Student Services Fee
NZD 1,158 a year2027, on top of tuition (NZD 9.65 a point)
Popular courses
Commerce, Business Analytics, Professional Accounting, Engineering, Science
Official site ↗2027 fee list ↗Talk to us

From the university's 2027 fee list · Last verified

University of Waikato

Public university in Hamilton

HamiltonNorth IslandPublic universityUnder NZD 42,000 a year
Bachelor's tuition a year (2027)
NZD 34,020–50,762Business NZD 40,165; Computer Science NZD 44,006; Engineering (Honours) NZD 50,762
Master's tuition (2027)
From NZD 41,559120 points: Cyber Security NZD 48,308, Information Technology NZD 48,510; MBA NZD 65,700
Fee status
EstimatesWaikato lists its fees as estimates that may change
Popular courses
Computer Science, Cyber Security, Information Technology, Business, Engineering
Official site ↗2027 fee list ↗Talk to us

From the university's 2027 fee list · Last verified

Massey University

Public university with campuses in several North Island cities

Several citiesNorth IslandPublic universityUnder NZD 42,000 a year
Bachelor's tuition a year (2027)
NZD 39,230–46,950Business NZD 39,230; Information Sciences NZD 42,250–46,950
Master's tuition (2027)
NZD 47,490–65,160Information Sciences NZD 47,490 a year; for 180 credits: Analytics NZD 61,560, Management NZD 61,640, MBA NZD 65,160
Study grant
NZD 15,000 or 10,000Automatic for eligible new 2027 bachelor's (NZD 15,000) or master's (NZD 10,000) students; cannot be combined with other awards
Popular courses
Business, Information Sciences, Analytics, Management, MBA
Official site ↗2027 fee list ↗Talk to us

From the university's 2027 fee list · Last verified

Te Herenga Waka, Victoria University of Wellington

Public university in Wellington

WellingtonNorth IslandPublic universityUnder NZD 42,000 a year
Bachelor's tuition (2027)
NZD 331.65–410.31 a pointFor 120 points: Commerce about NZD 39,798; Computer Science about NZD 42,892; Engineering about NZD 49,237
Master's tuition (2027)
NZD 334.37–401.31 a pointFor 120 points: Public Health about NZD 40,124; Commerce and MBA about NZD 41,118; IT and Data Science about NZD 48,157
Fee basis
Per pointTotals above are for 120 points
Popular courses
Commerce, Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, Public Health
Official site ↗2027 fee list ↗Talk to us

From the university's 2027 fee list · Last verified

South Island 2 universities · Canterbury in Christchurch and Otago in Dunedin

University of Canterbury

Public university in Christchurch

ChristchurchSouth IslandPublic universityUnder NZD 42,000 a year
Bachelor's tuition a year (2027)
NZD 39,590–54,180Commerce NZD 39,590; Data Science NZD 43,930; Science NZD 44,980; Engineering (Honours) NZD 49,540 in year 1, NZD 54,180 after
Master's tuition (2027)
NZD 59,400 for the programmeApplied Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Business Management and Engineering Management (180 points), paid at the start
Health Sciences master's
NZD 47,600 per 120 points2027 estimate
Popular courses
Commerce, Data Science, Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Business Management
Official site ↗2027 fee list ↗Talk to us

From the university's 2027 fee list · Last verified

Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka, University of Otago

Public university in Dunedin

DunedinSouth IslandPublic universityNZD 42,000–48,000 a year
Bachelor of Commerce a year (2027)
NZD 42,840–46,200Tourism NZD 42,840 to Business Analytics NZD 46,200
MBA (2027)
NZD 76,240For the whole 240-point programme
Fee status
EstimatesOtago lists these fees as estimates
Popular courses
Commerce, Business Analytics, Tourism, MBA
Official site ↗2027 fee list ↗Talk to us

From the university's 2027 fee list · Last verified

Other universities in New Zealand

New Zealand has eight universities. We could not read a 2027 international fee list for these two, so we have not added cards for them yet. Ask a counsellor and we will check the fee for your course.

  • Auckland University of Technology (AUT) · Auckland
  • Lincoln University · Lincoln, Canterbury

The fee for any course appears on its course page and in your offer of place. Last verified .

How to choose

How do you pick the right university in New Zealand?

Six checks Sunrise counsellors run with every New Zealand applicant before the application goes in.

1. Is the fee a year, a point or a course?

Most fee pages quote a year, Victoria University of Wellington a point and Auckland a 15-point course. Some master's, such as Canterbury's 180-point programmes, are one programme fee paid at the start.

2. Can you pay the first year before the visa?

You pay the estimated annual tuition and insurance on your offer, then upload the receipt with your visa application.

3. Can you show NZD 20,000 a year?

That is the living-cost amount for a year of study, about BDT 14.0 lakh, on top of tuition; NZD 1,667 a month for shorter study.

4. Does the course lead to a post-study work visa?

The post-study work visa lasts 1–3 years depending on your qualification; level 7 or higher lets you work for any employer.

5. Is a study grant automatic?

Massey's 2027 grant is automatic, but it cannot be combined with other awards. Other universities publish their own awards.

6. Can you apply in time?

Apply for the visa about three months before you travel. For 2027, Education New Zealand passed on advice to apply around September 2026.

Read the full New Zealand student visa guide. Sources: University of Auckland: student visa applications · University of Auckland: work rights · AUT: working while you study · Massey 2027 study grants · Canterbury master's fees · Education New Zealand, 28 April 2026. Last verified 11 Nov 2026.

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Which is the cheapest university in New Zealand for Bangladeshi students?

Among the universities on this page, Massey charges NZD 39,230 a year for the Bachelor of Business, Canterbury NZD 39,590 for the Bachelor of Commerce, and Victoria University of Wellington about NZD 39,798 for 120 points of Commerce (2027 fees).

How much does it cost to study in New Zealand from Bangladesh?

Tuition is about NZD 39,000–54,000 a year for a bachelor's in business, IT or engineering (about BDT 27–38 lakh), and most 120-point master's start from about NZD 40,000. You also show NZD 20,000 a year to live on and pay the student visa fee.

How many universities are there in New Zealand?

Eight, all public. This page compares six whose 2027 international fees we could read: Auckland, Waikato, Massey, Victoria University of Wellington, Canterbury and Otago.

How much bank balance do I need for a New Zealand student visa?

NZD 20,000 for each year of study (about BDT 14.0 lakh), or NZD 1,667 a month for shorter study, on top of the tuition you pay before the visa.

Can I work while studying in New Zealand?

Yes, if your visa conditions allow it: up to 25 hours a week during study and full-time in scheduled holidays. You cannot average hours across weeks.

Can I stay in New Zealand after graduation?

Yes. The post-study work visa lets you work full-time for 1–3 years, depending on your qualification; apply within 3 months of your student visa ending.

Do New Zealand universities give scholarships to Bangladeshi students?

Some do. Massey gives an automatic 2027 study grant of NZD 15,000 for a bachelor's or NZD 10,000 for a master's. Each university publishes its own awards.

Do I need to pay tuition before applying for the visa?

Yes. You pay the estimated annual tuition and insurance on your offer of place and upload the receipt with your visa application.

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